Conference presentation of study

[mybubbles627]

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I did research the summer between M1 and M2. I submitted an abstract to a major conference that is held in June expecting to only get a poster presentation and likely not go because it would be my board study period. However, it was accepted as a podium presentation. Do I take a couple days off to fly to the conference and present or do I not go and just study? Help!

 

[MilkIsGood]

It's really up to you. Many people in my class are presenting at conferences and are going, myself included.

 

[Ismet]

Just work it into your study period. I know a few upperclassmen went to conferences during the dedicated board study time. Obviously it's less than ideal, but if it's just 2-4 days, you can account for that in your study schedule, plus you'll probably be able to get some studying in at the airport/on the plane/at the hotel/etc.

 

[mybubbles627]

Thanks. I was just nervous cause our school gives us a very short (in my opinion) about of study/break time. We get 5 weeks to study and take a break between third year so I will be studying 4.5 weeks if I go to this conference to give myself at least a few days off before clerkships begin.

 

[Petypet]

Go. Presenting research is one of the best things you can do for your CV besides grades. Plan it into your schedule and use the travel time and such to still get work done. I recently went on a flight from Ohio to Cali and while it was a 4 day conference I really only missed 1.5 days worth of studying.

 

[jayareus]

I'd say go. I'm also M2, but my understanding is that (and someone please correct me if I'm wrong) oral podium presentations tend to be looked at as highly/even more prestigious than paper publications, so this would be a great thing for your CV.

 

[Lysinee]

I will also be giving an oral presentation at a national conference. It's a 3 day conference, but I only have to be present the morning when I present. It's not required that you attend the entire conference. You can study at the hotel, at the airport, during the flight, etc. You should go.

 

[Lysinee]

I'd say go. I'm also M2, but my understanding is that (and someone please correct me if I'm wrong) oral podium presentations tend to be looked at as highly/even more prestigious than paper publications, so this would be a great thing for your CV.

Importance:
1. Peer-reviewed publication
2. Oral presentation
3. Poster presentation

Any of these will strengthen your CV.

 

[ChessMaster3000]

DEFINITELY go. No need to be there at the whole conference, and youll lose a lot less study time than you think.